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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584.44, 875.95 and 275.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584.44, 875.95 and 275.93 is: 413.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584.44 : 875.95 = 275.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584.44/875.95 = 275.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584.44x = 875.95 × 275.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584.44x = 241,695.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,695.12/584.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.55

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